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Sunbird

Photo by samloftus61
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Description:

Purple-banded sunbird? or Marico Sunbird?

Species ID Suggestions

Purple-banded Sunbird

Cinnyris bifasciatus

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DanielePralong
Hi samloftus61! I'd say Purple-banded Sunbird base don the less decurved shape of the bill. Did you see the blue and purple bands on the breast?

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